A U.S. District Judge ruled that Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency violated the Constitution by effectively shutting down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). In response to a lawsuit from employees, the judge blocked further shutdowns and ordered access to digital systems reinstated. Meanwhile, President Trump announced plans to appeal the ruling. In international news, limited ceasefire talks between Trump and Putin for Ukraine were undermined by ongoing strikes from both sides, while Israel resumed airstrikes in Gaza, resulting in significant casualties amidst a previously established ceasefire.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency violated the Constitution by shutting down USAID, blocking further shutdown attempts.
President Trump plans to appeal a ruling that stopped Musk from shutting down USAID, arguing that the agency’s closure was not authorized.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy noted ongoing strikes after a limited ceasefire announced by Trump and Putin, emphasizing the need for increased pressure on Russia.
In Gaza, Israeli airstrikes resumed after a ceasefire was broken, resulting in one of the deadliest days of conflict, with over 400 casualties.
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